Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): February
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The Concept of Justice in Terms of the Qur'an

Authors

Dini Kartika , Kusnadi , Aristopan Firdaus

DOI:

10.56566/jki.v3i1.536

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Received: 2025-12-14
Accepted: 2026-02-27
Published: 2026-02-28

Abstract

This study examines the concept of justice as articulated in Qur’anic terminology. The Qur’an employs diverse meanings for words and terms related to justice. Although these terms are used to highlight particular aspects or perspectives of justice, they do not necessarily originate from the root ʿadl. This research adopts the mawḍūʿī (thematic) method, employing a content analysis research model. The analysis of Qur’anic terms related to the concept of justice indicates that the expressions ʿadl (عدل), qiṣṭ (قسط), and al-mīzān (الميزان) constitute the principal pillars that convey the meaning of justice. Surah An-Nisāʾ (4:58) commands the establishment of judgments with justice and without discrimination. Surah Al-Mā’idah (5:8) emphasizes that justice must be upheld for the sake of Allah, not for personal interests. Surah Ash-Shūrā (42:15) explains that justice entails placing things in their proper positions and giving every person their due rights. Overall, the Qur’an presents a clear, balanced, and universal concept of justice applicable to all humanity. Allah warns that personal desires and hatred may prevent human beings from acting justly.

Keywords:

Al-Qur'an Concept Justice Tafsir

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Author Biographies

Dini Kartika, Islamic University of Raden Fatan Palembang

Author Origin : Indonesia

Kusnadi, Islamic University of Raden Fatan Palembang

Author Origin : Indonesia

Aristopan Firdaus, Islamic University of Raden Fatan Palembang

Author Origin : Indonesia

How to Cite

Kartika, D., Kusnadi, & Firdaus, A. (2026). The Concept of Justice in Terms of the Qur’an. Jurnal Kajian Islam, 3(1), 1–5. https://doi.org/10.56566/jki.v3i1.536